The verdict is out: the 2021 Pantone Color of the Year is Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Grey. Interior designers are excited to let their creative juices flow, as these colors complement an excellent range of materials, including metal, wood, and fabric. Achieving a perfect balance of these colors can bring a new life, mainly if you mix them with office furniture that’s modern and stylish. Here’s what you should know about using these colors to decorate your office:
Complementing Colors
Yellow and grey complement each other. In fact, it has been widely applied in many commercial spaces because of the different energy it brings. The vibrancy of the colors provides a playful vibe while maintaining a sense of maturity. Illuminating yellow is great for boosting your energy as you take on the tasks for the day, while grey is excellent in ensuring that you remain calm amid the many stresses of the workplace.
Office Entrance
Many people prefer highlighting essential aspects of their office, such as conference rooms and board rooms. However, most do not pay considerable attention to the office entrance. If your business receives clients and customers on a daily basis, adding a splash of yellow or painting your entry with grey with streaks of yellow artwork can give your office a warm and inviting vibe as if calling people to come in and do business with you.
Highlighting Furniture
For many years, color blocking has been an interior design staple. It is pretty understandable because it helps rooms to imbibe a new character. Not only will it help uplift the overall look of your space, but it will also help highlight your carefully curated furniture in your home. Plus, color blocking yellow and grey in your office can attract a wave of positivity that can help you clear your mind and increase work productivity.
Layer With Colored Fabrics
Staying trendy can be expensive. If you don’t want to make significant investments in redecorating your office space, you can still apply these colors by layering with colored fabrics. Instead of repainting your office, you can invest in a grey rug and yellow throw pillow covers to place on your office couch. You can also decorate your office in layered yellow and grey curtains to give it a fresh new look.
Spice Up Lighting
If you plan to give your office a fresh coat of paint, go neutral with grey, then invest in lighting that features illuminating yellow to provide it with a stylish flair. A better option would be to have a focal point in your office that showcases these colors. For instance, you can have a grey accent chair paired with a yellow gold floor lamp.
Use Throw Pillows
If you have a guest lounge in your office, it is best to decorate it with colored throw pillows that showcase the year’s colors. Color blocking should be applied here. This practice will let your office stay in the trend without costing too much. Plus, it will be a good strategy for your business because, as mentioned, it gives your company a youthful and welcoming vibe.
Find a Statement Piece
If you are only allowing yourself to have one trendy item in your office, it is best to go for something that serves as a statement piece on its own. You can buy an office desk with gray lamination and yellow gold trimmings to achieve a modern rustic vibe, another 2021 decorating trend.
It can be tempting to go all out when decorating your office. Make sure to remember why you would like to reimagine your space. This way, you do not veer away from your aesthetics.
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